by the decision of the Supreme Military Council, 23 general and admiral of the Turkish Armed Forces are increased in rank, and 77 colonels received the rank of general and admiral.
According to the statement of the Communications Department of the President of Turkey, at a meeting of the Supreme Military Council, held in the presidential complex, chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, decisions were discussed and made on assignment of ranks in the Armed Forces of Turkey.
According to this information, 23 generals and admiral were increased to the next high rank, 77 colonels received the title of generals and admirals. The term of office of 34 generals and admirals was extended for one year, and the term of office of 455 colonels for two years.
2 Generals on September 1, 2024, upon reaching retirement age, will resign. And 29 generals and admirals were dismissed due to the lack of full -time units.
The decision notes that the term of powers of the commander of the naval forces of Admiral Erjuent Tatlyoglu is extended for one year. The number of generals and admirals, which is currently 281, will be 327.